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Short Spear Head

Australia, Arnhem Land Region, 1933-1966

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Aboriginal

Short Spear Head

Australia, Arnhem Land Region, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, pigments, W. 1 5/16 x L. 25 1/2 in. (3.4 x 64.7 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Alan Wurtzburger
Object Number 1955.251.11c
Abstract designs Yellow, red and white pigments
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1955; Alan Wurtzburger
"The Alan Wurtzburger Collection of Oceanic Art", January 7th-March 4th 1956, Baltimore Museum of Art
Douglas F. Fraser & Paul S. Wingret, "The Wurtzburger Collection of Oceanic Art". Baltimore Museum of Art. 1956 pg 21, cat no 11.

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